St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
88%
Capacity
894
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 894 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 1,020 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue Rolfe, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 58 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY |
| Headteacher | Sue Rolfe |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 894 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 894 / 1,020 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
139
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade
Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY
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